Gary F. Sehorn University 414 N. Meridian Newberg, 97132 503-554-2853 [email protected]

EDUCATION Ed.D. in Educational Administration Bethel University, St. Paul, MN Dec., 2015 Certificate in Post-Secondary Teaching Bethel University, St. Paul, MN Feb., 2013 Administrative License Portland State University, Portland, OR Aug., 1990

M.A. in Teaching Lewis and Clark College, Portland, OR Dec., 1985

B.S. in Education Western Oregon University, Monmouth, OR May, 1980

TEACHING EXPERIENCE George Fox University, Newberg, OR 2010 to present Associate Professor of Education, College of Education Courses taught: Foundations of Servant Leadership, Educational Leadership, Ethical Perspectives on Educational Leadership, Leadership for Instructional Improvement: Using Research & Data, Leadership for Organizational Change, Leadership for Instructional Equity, Administrative Practicum, District Leadership, Executive Leadership for the 21st Century, Leading People Director: Educational Specialist Degree Program Interim Director: Administrative Licensure Program

George Fox University, Newberg, OR 1996-98, 2009 Adjunct Faculty Courses taught: Trends and Issues in Education, Administrative Practicum

Western Oregon University, Monmouth, OR 1994 Adjunct Faculty Courses taught: Middle School Curriculum, Contemporary Teaching Strategies – Middle School

RELATED EMPLOYMENT Beaverton School District, Beaverton, OR 1997 – 2010 K-12 Administrator for Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment; Curriculum Coordinator

Tigard-Tualatin School District, Tigard, OR 1995 - 1997 High School Curriculum Assistant Principal

Seven Oak School District, Lebanon, OR 1993 – 1995 Middle School Principal

Tigard-Tualatin School District, Tigard, OR 1987 – 1993 Middle School Principal; Middle School Vice-Principal

Hillsboro School District, Hillsboro, OR 1980 – 1987 Junior High Vice Principal; Classroom Teacher

PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS Sehorn, G. (2019). Culture war skirmishes in public schools: The experiences of evangelical Christian administrators. Religion & Education 46(2) 252-270.

Sehorn, G. (2017). Engaging LBGTQ issues: It’s still complicated. Journal of the International Christian Community for Teacher Education 12(1). Available at: https://icctejournal.org/issues/v12i1/sehorn/

Sehorn, G. (2013). Preparing for the crossfire: Equipping evangelical leaders for service in public schools. Journal of the International Christian Community for Teacher Education 8(2). Available at: http://icctejournal.org/issues/v8i2/v8i2-sehorn/

OTHER PUBLICATIONS Sehorn, G. (2017). [Review of the book Faith Ed.: Teaching About Religion in an Age of Intolerance, by L. Werthheimer]. International Journal of Christianity & Education 21(3) 244- 45.

Sehorn, G. (2016). The age of standards: Implications for effective leadership. In P. Lorain, The art and science of leading: What effective administrators understand (2nd ed.), (pp. 39-44). Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.

Sehorn, G. (2014). Foreword to Lorain, P., The how-to manual of leadership in education: The gestalt of educational leadership. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.

Sehorn, G. (2014). [Review of the book Curriculum and the culture wars: Debating the Bible’s place in public schools, by M. Deckman and J. Prud’homme (Eds.)]. Journal of Education and Christian Belief 18(2) 236-38.

Sehorn, G. (2014). [Review of the book Civility, religious pluralism, and education, by V. Biondo and A. Fiala (Eds.)]. Journal of Education and Christian Belief 18(2) 225-27.

Sehorn, G. (2014). [Review of the book Evolution, creationism, and the battle to control America’s classrooms, by M. Berkman and E. Plutzer (Eds.)]. Journal of Education and Christian Belief 18(2) 223-25.

Sehorn, G. (2013). [Review of the book Making a difference: Christian educators in public schools, by D. Graham]. Journal of Education and Christian Belief 17(1) 156-158.

Sehorn, G. (2011). [Review of the book Reservoirs of hope: Sustaining spirituality in school leaders, by A. Flintham]. Journal of Education & Christian Belief, 15(2) 173-175.

Sehorn, G. (1996). Administrative Leadership and Effective Behavior Support. SAIL -- Technical Assistance Journal: Oregon Special Education (pp. 5-6). Salem, OR: Oregon Department of Education.

ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS Sehorn, G. “Faithful Educators: Evangelism in Public Schools.” Portland, OR: Evangelical Theological Society Northwest Region Meeting. 4 March, 2017.

Sehorn, G. “Saving Souls or Serving: Christian Mission and Vocation in Public Schools.” Palos Heights, IL: By his hand: Getting to the Heart of Teaching Christianly. International Community of Christian Teacher Education (ICCTE) Biennial Conference. 23-26 May 2016.

Co-presented with Marc Shelton and Carol Brazo Collaborating to Prepare Each Leader for Each School at the Oregon Association of Teacher Educators Conference, (March 6, 2015), Portland, OR.

Sehorn, G. “Preparing for the Crossfire: Equipping Evangelical Administrators for Service in Public Schools.” Azusa, CA: Responding to God’s Call to Serve: Achieving the Educational Challenges of This Decade. International Community of Christian Teacher Education (ICCTE) Biennial Conference. 23-26 May 2012.

PRACTITIONER PRESENTATIONS “Promoting Superintendent Resiliency: Dos and Don'ts.” Group presentation at the Oregon School Boards Association Convention, (November, 2017), Portland, OR.

“Strategies for Personal Well-Being.” Presentation at the Confederation of Oregon School Administrators Seaside Conference, (June, 2016), Seaside, OR.

Presented Servant Leadership from Within: Finding Your Voice in the University at the George Fox University Fall Conference, (November 4, 2015), Newberg, OR.

“Personal Sustainability for Leaders.” Presentation at the Confederation of Oregon School Administrators Principals Conference, (October, 2015), Bend, OR.

“Personal Sustainability for Leaders.” Presentation at the Confederation of Oregon School Administrators Seaside Conference, (June 19, 2015), Seaside, OR.

Presented Servant Leadership from Within: Finding Your Voice in the University at the George Fox University Spring Conference, (February 18, 2015), Newberg, OR.

Coordinated and co-presented with Educational Specialist students Teacher Leadership: Finding “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” in Your Own Backyard at the Confederation of Oregon School Administrators Principals Conference, (October, 2014), Bend, OR.

Sehorn, G. (2013, October). Assessing Organizational Leadership: George Fox University School of Education. Poster session presented at the GFU NCATE Visitation, Newberg, OR.

Panel presenter at Columbia Compact session, “Emerging Curriculum Issues and Points of Conflict for Large and Small Districts: Ensuring Access to Sophisticated Content for All Students.” Portland State University, Portland, OR, April 19, 2007.

“Beyond the Media Wars: Building Bridges to Conservative Christian Parents.” Presentation at the National Middle School Association Conference. Denver, CO, November 6, 1998.

“’Between-Agers’: The Transitions of Early Adolescence.” Presentation at Sherwood Middle School Inservice. Sherwood, OR, January 6, 1997.

“Hey Principal! How Am I Supposed to Do This? Difficult Kids in Regular Classrooms.” Presentation at Oregon Supported Education Fall Conference. Portland, OR, November 7, 1994.

“Middle School Transition: The Fowler Experience.” Presentation to Beaverton School District Intermediate School Transition Planning Team. Beaverton, OR, August, 1993.

“Rediscovering a Community.” Presentation to Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce. Tigard, OR, March 19, 1991.

“Living with 10 to 15 Year Olds” parenting workshops, multiple presentations, 1989-93.

UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Search Committee for Assistant/Associate Professor of Educational Leadership faculty position. (2019)

College of Education CAEP Accreditation Standard Five Committee (2019)

Master of Arts in Teaching Student Review and Retention Committee (2018-Present)

Search Committee for Assistant Professor of Education/Director of Administrative Licensure faculty position (2018)

Admissions Committee for EdD Program (2017-Present)

University Assessment Committee (2015-17)

University Core Theme #3 Committee--Christ-Centered Community (2014-Present)

Culturally Relevant Practices Transformational Team - College of Education (2015)

Individual mentoring for colleague addressing collegial conflict (2015)

Diversity Committee, School of Education, George Fox University (2011-13)

Clinical Practices Committee, School of Education, George Fox University (2010-11)

Salary Task Force, George Fox University (2010-12)

EDFL Social Committee (2010-13)

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE – COMMITTEE WORK TSPC Administrator Licensure Redesign Subcommittee (2016)

Appointed to Oregon Effective Behavioral Support Cadre, a joint advisory cadre to the and Oregon Department of Education (1993-97)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS University Council for Educational Administration

American Educational Research Association

National Council of Professors of Educational Administration

International Christian Community for Teacher Education

Oregon Professors of Educational Administration

Confederation of Oregon School Administrators

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE TO ASSOCIATIONS Planning committee and registration co-coordinator - NCPEA conference, summer, 2011, Portland, OR

Appointed to National Curriculum Task Force, National Middle School Association (1993- 1996), Columbus, OH

Charter Member, Oregon Middle Level Association

Co-Chair of Committee on School Visitations and member of National Middle School Association National Conference Planning Committee (1993), Portland, OR

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Attended American Academy of Religion Annual Meeting (November, 2018), Denver, CO

Attended Confederation of Oregon School Administrators Seaside Conference (June, 2018), Seaside, OR

Attended Confederation of Oregon School Administrators Seaside Conference (June, 2017), Seaside, OR

Digital Fluency Initiative (George Fox University), 2016-17 cohort member.

Attended American Academy of Religion Annual Meeting (November, 2016), San Antonio, TX

Attended Confederation of Oregon School Administrators Seaside Conference (June, 2016), Seaside, OR

Attended Oregon Leadership Network’s Spring Leadership Institute (April, 2016), Eugene, OR

Attended Confederation of Oregon School Administrators Principals Conference, (October, 2015), Bend, OR

Attended Confederation of Oregon School Administrators Seaside Conference (June, 2015), Seaside, OR

Attended Oregon Leadership Network’s Spring Leadership Institute (April, 2015), Salem, OR

Attended Confederation of Oregon School Administrators Principals Conference, (October, 2014), Bend, OR

Attended Confederation of Oregon School Administrators Seaside Conference (June, 2014), Seaside, OR

Attended Oregon Leadership Network’s Spring Leadership Institute (April, 2014), Salem, OR

Attended presentation Brain, mind and free will: Did my neurons make me do it? by Bill Newsome (February, 2014), Newberg, OR

Attended presentation Christians and same-sex marriage by Julia Stronks (February, 2014), Newberg, OR

Attended presentation The interplay of bodies and influence in leadership: A new economics of power by MaryKate Morse (January, 2014), Portland, OR

Attended American Academy of Religion Annual Meeting (November, 2013), Baltimore, MD

Attended workshop In the world but not of it: A Reformed perspective on Christ and culture by Bruce Murphy (October, 2013), Hillsboro, OR

Attended Confederation of Oregon School Administrators Principals Conference and Pre- Conference for New Principals, (October, 2013), Bend, OR

Attended Confederation of Oregon School Administrators Summer Assessment Conference, (August, 2013), Eugene, OR

Attended Confederation of Oregon School Administrators Seaside Conference (June, 2012), Seaside, OR

Attended International Christian Community for Teacher Education Conference (May, 2012), Azusa , Azusa, CA

Audited TH526 Christian Ethics, Taylor Seminary (April 3 to May 4, 2012), Edmonton, AB

Earned Standard Coach Certification through CoachNet (June, 2012)

Attended Oregon Education Association Symposium on Transformation in Education (March 26, 2012), Wilsonville, OR

Attended Oregon Leadership Network’s Fall Leadership Institute (December, 2011), , Lake Oswego, OR

Attended The Justice Conference (Feb. 24 & 25, 2012), Portland, OR

Participated in Oregon Leadership Network (Fall, 2007 to present)

Completed Executive Leadership Program for Educators (2007-2010), Harvard University

CHURCH AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Nominating Committee (2016-17), Village Baptist Church, Beaverton, OR

Life Group (small home group) Co-Leader, Village Baptist Church (2014-17), Beaverton, OR

Individual mentoring for local public school superintendent, (2014-15)

Presentation to Christian Educator's Fellowship at New Hope Church (August 21, 2014), Clackamas, OR

Volunteer with Art Literacy, Barnes Elementary School (2013-14 School Year), Beaverton, OR

Board of Directors, Love INC -- Love in the Name of Christ (2010-11), Hillsboro, OR

Board of Trustees, College and Seminary (2002-06), Edmonton, AB